Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Greg, The 280 with the 1.4x extender (= 400 f/4) is my standard kit when using a monopod in the field for birds. I've seen no problems that can be attributed to the equipment. As for compatibility of the 1.4x extender with other lenses, the Leica Handbook lists the following: 180 f/2 APO 280 f/4 APO 105-280 f/4.2 and the modular APO Telyt-R lenses Roy On Sun, 2003-01-19 at 16:17, Greg J. Lorenzo wrote: > I use a 280/2.8 on occasion with an older non-APO 2 times extender. I > know that Leica designed a 1.4 times APO extender specifically for the 280. > > Does anyone have experience with the 1.4 and 280 combo? If so, do you > just lose one full stop and how are the results? > > Also, what other lenses can the 1.4 be used with? > > Regards, > > Greg > > ==^================================================================ > This email was sent to: rzartarian@snet.net > > EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8PXs.bbsW4D.cnphcnRh > Or send an email to: leica-unsubscribe@topica.com > > TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! > http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html > ==^================================================================ - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html